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English Civil War

Skirmish at Inveraray 1644

1644
Argyllshire, Scotland
Also known as: Montrose threatens Inveraray 1644
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Argyllshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Campbells (Argyll fled)
Forces
Campbells c.800–1200.
VS
Victor
Royalists (Montrose / MacColla)
Forces
Royalists (Montrose/MacColla) c.1500–2500
Outcome
Inveraray sacked; Argyll fled by boat; Campbell lands plundered
The Battle

History & Significance

Montrose and Alasdair MacColla descended on Inveraray — the Campbell capital — in December 1644, arriving so suddenly that the Earl of Argyll fled by boat before they arrived. MacColla's MacDonald troops plundered the town with particular savagery — this was clan revenge as much as a military operation. The humiliation of Argyll was complete.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Skirmish at Inveraray 1644

Inveraray,cross,Front Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Inveraray Castle, cross
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Tom nan Clach, cup & ring marked rock 560m ENE of Hazelbank
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
Ardno,cairn 820m ESE of
Scheduled monument · ~3.7 miles
Tinkers' Heart, Scottish Travellers' commemorative monument 820m E of Ardno
Scheduled monument · ~3.7 miles
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